- Cost of Living
- Iran
- United States
- Ardabil
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ardabil, Iran compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Currency:
Food | - 70% | |||
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Food in Ardabil (Iran) is 70% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 130,000 ($3.10) | $12 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 136,471 ($3.25) | $8 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 96,765 ($2.30) | $5.26 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 23,529 ($0.56) | $0.99 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 78,824 ($1.88) | $3.59 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 27,500 ($0.65) | $5.70 | - 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 215,000 ($5.12) | $8 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 30,000 ($0.71) | $4.01 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 16,000 ($0.38) | $2.45 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.88 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 31,000 ($0.74) | $2.76 | - 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 11,000 ($0.26) | $2.61 | - 90% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Ardabil (Iran) is 81% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 12,166,700 ($290) | $2,100 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 4,500,000 ($107) | $1,683 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 7,000,000 ($167) | $295 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,000,000 ($190) | $1,183 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 5,000,000 ($119) | $994 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 800,000 ($19) | $168 | - 89% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 275,000 ($7) | $76 | - 91% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 40,000,000 ($952) | $377 | + 152% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11,500,000 ($274) | $103 | + 166% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 ($3.57) | $16 | - 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.19) | $16 | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Ardabil (Iran) is 18% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,000,000 ($24) | $42 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,100,000 ($26) | $34 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,250,000 ($101) | $72 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,250,000 ($54) | $80 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Ardabil (Iran) is 56% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 ($23,810) | $22,500 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 12,000 ($0.29) | $0.77 | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 300,000 ($7) | $60 | - 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 84% | |||
Personal Care in Ardabil (Iran) is 84% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.19) | $7 | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 120,000 ($2.86) | $31 | - 91% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150,000 ($3.57) | $170 | - 98% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 200,000 ($4.76) | $7 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $3.18 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 80,000 ($1.90) | $4.59 | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.19) | $3.63 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15,000 ($0.36) | $2.39 | - 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 140,000 ($3.33) | $17 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Ardabil (Iran) is 57% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 300,000 ($7) | $49 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 110,000 ($2.62) | $25 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,000,000 ($24) | $75 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 2,000,000 ($48) | $63 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 80,000 ($1.90) | $4.04 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.00 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 30,000,000 ($714) | $429 | + 67% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,000 ($0.02) | $0.15 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 375,000 ($9) | $66 | - 87% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 60,000 ($1.43) | $10 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 70% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ardabil (Iran) is 70% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$5,900
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $1,793
(﷼ 75,290,597)
in Ardabil.
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